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My Top Five: Duke Elder Undergraduate Ophthalmology Prize Exam Tips

1 December 2022 | | EYE - General
The prestigious Duke Elder Undergraduate Ophthalmology exam in the UK is aimed at medical students who have completed their ophthalmology undergraduate teaching but is open to all medical undergraduates provided they have not graduated at the time of the examination....

Severe conjunctival cicatrisation secondary to chronic glaucoma therapy

1 August 2015 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging, EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Oncology, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Refractive, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
The timing of glaucoma filteration surgery during the course of chronic progressive glaucoma remains a contentious issue amongst glaucoma specialists. The vast majority support the use of maximal medical treatment initially to achieve the target pressure. Surgical procedures are only...

Are we short-sighted about myopia?

1 December 2017 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
Worldwide prevalence of myopia has increased rapidly in recent years and has now reached epidemic levels, particularly in South-East Asia where prevalence is around 80% [1-4]. Myopia prevalence is also increasing in the United States and Europe where it is...

Practice Plus Group: Identifying candidates for combined glaucoma and cataract surgery: an advanced approach

21 October 2025
Practice Plus Group is delighted to offer an accredited event for local referrers: ‘Identifying candidates for combined glaucoma and cataract surgery: an advanced approach’ During this course, we will delve into the complex interplay between Glaucoma and Cataract, exploring how...

Corneal Topography in Clinical Practice (Pentacam System)

1 February 2014 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
This book is based upon one device, the Pentacam, developed by OCULUS, and is primarily aimed at those who wish to familiarise themselves with the Pentacam system and need a text to complement the instrument operations manual. It is laid...
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Oculoplastic Surgery (Third Edition)

5 June 2020 | | EYE - Oculoplastic
This is a single author textbook in its third edition that reflects the author’s extensive experience and also their detailed, methodical and organised approach to oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal surgery. It is a widely known and popular textbook, not only...

Launch of the Routine Health Information Systems – Sensory Functions toolkit

9 August 2023 | WHO, WHO Vision and Eye Care, Routine Health Information Systems, toolkit
This toolkit includes a DHIS2 Sensory functions: eye and ear care digital package and a Guidance on the analysis and use of routine health information systems: eye and ear care module.

The expanding role of the optometrist

5 December 2025 | | EYE - General
Eyecare in the UK has seen significant changes in recent years, with new models of care, technological advancements and an increased emphasis on primary eyecare in some UK nations. Crucially, an ageing population demographic is set to escalate further both...

The College calls for funding for primary eye care services to be prioritised to address NHS ophthalmology backlog

26 February 2025 | NHS, IPS, Private sector, Optometry, Optician, Optometrist, Royal College of Optometry
The College of Optometrists has welcomed the extra funding promised for NHS England as a necessary step forward to help reduce waiting lists but calls on the government to prioritise funding towards primary eye care services to help tackle the...

Ultrasound biomicroscopy (part 2): primary angle closure

1 December 2016 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Imaging
Patients with primary angle closure or primary angle closure glaucoma [PAC(G)] comprise a significant subgroup affecting around 10% of glaucoma patients amongst Caucasians. Assessment of the patient with angle closure, or narrow angles, requires gonioscopy. However, whilst identifying the presence...

Innovative 3D printing could revolutionise treatment for cataracts and other eye conditions

28 May 2024 | research, breakthrough, cataract, refractive, IOL, intraocular, lens, 3D, printing
University of East Anglia researchers have made a significant breakthrough in ocular device technology with the introduction of a novel resin for 3D printing intraocular devices. This innovation has potential to enhance the manufacture of eye implants universally used in cataract and refractive surgeries.

Greater awareness of children’s vision care is urged by the profession

9 April 2025 | paediatric, children, teenagers, patient stories, survey, Questionnaire, optometry, needs
Greater attention needs to be given to children’s vision, believes the profession, as a recent survey by Mumsnet reveals that visits to the optometrist are lower down the agenda than dental visits. It found that 9% of parents saw no...